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Highfield Littleport Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Highfield Littleport Academy
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Highfield Littleport Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well with a curriculum adapted to meet their individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are polite, and say bullying is rare.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils are well supported in lessons and individual educational needs are met through 'pathways'.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud to work at the school and feel considered regarding workload.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers check what pupils know and support their learning effectively.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: New subject leaders are still developing some curricula but there is expertise available.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are involved in deciding targets from EHC plans.
Communication with Parents: Leaders keep parents well informed about their child's progress.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils know they can approach staff with any worries, and concerns will be dealt with.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have implemented a well-considered curriculum and plan for effective transitions.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils feel safe, secure, and report that bullying is rare.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are respectful and polite; they behave well overall.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained in safeguarding and look after pupils' welfare effectively.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: There are varied activities such as outdoor learning, residential visits, and local community engagement.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils participate in activities like shopping and cooking to practice life skills.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have opportunities to attend career fairs and work experience.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Leaders plan carefully for transition to the next stage with local college visits.
Support for SEND: All pupils have EHC plans, and the curriculum is adapted to their needs.
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Highfield Littleport Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 143 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Children from a wide range of communities in Cambridgeshire attend Highfield Littleport Academy, a local community special school.
Boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 19 are given places.
Highfield shares space with Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (LECA) as well as the nearby Littleport recreation centre.
The school is found in Cambridgeshire, close to the Fenland town of Littleport.
Students follow five main learning tracks that are organised inside the school.
On the website's student section, more details on these pathways are available.
For students who qualify, we collaborate with LECA to offer specialised educational programmes.
You can view a copy of our prospectus by clicking the link below.
At Highfield School, we work hard to create a welcoming, secure, nurturing, and rich atmosphere that ensures all of our students make the best possible progress.
Our tagline, "Preparing for the Next Step," aspires to give our students the knowledge and qualities need to be the best version of themselves.
We acknowledge both the significant and modest advancements made by our students.
Our goal is to offer a flexible, kid-centered curriculum that is engaging and teaches children life skills and prepares them for the future.
We try to instil some fundamental ideals that will equip our pupils for life in order to get them ready for their next step.
Please click the following link to learn more about the "Highfield School Local Offer."
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Boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 19 are given places.
Highfield shares space with Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy (LECA) as well as the nearby Littleport recreation centre.
The school is found in Cambridgeshire, close to the Fenland town of Littleport.
Students follow five main learning tracks that are organised inside the school.
On the website's student section, more details on these pathways are available.
For students who qualify, we collaborate with LECA to offer specialised educational programmes.
You can view a copy of our prospectus by clicking the link below.
At Highfield School, we work hard to create a welcoming, secure, nurturing, and rich atmosphere that ensures all of our students make the best possible progress.
Our tagline, "Preparing for the Next Step," aspires to give our students the knowledge and qualities need to be the best version of themselves.
We acknowledge both the significant and modest advancements made by our students.
Our goal is to offer a flexible, kid-centered curriculum that is engaging and teaches children life skills and prepares them for the future.
We try to instil some fundamental ideals that will equip our pupils for life in order to get them ready for their next step.
Please click the following link to learn more about the "Highfield School Local Offer."
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-19 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11.6 | 8.3 | 5.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 89 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 97 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.26% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.4 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -13.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -13.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.39% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.83% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 52.18% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.72% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.70 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.06 | 2.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 3 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.97% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfield Littleport Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
